THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008
NEWS
3A
》 CIVIL RIGHTS
Students continue King's journey toward equality
BY ANDREW WIEBE
awiebe@kansan.com
Students, faculty and University staff will gather tonight for the third consecutive year in remembrance of the civil rights work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "Walking the Dream..." Honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin King, Jr.' will begin with a Luminary Walk beginning in front of Strong Hall and conclude with a keynote presentation by Dr. Joseph Seabrooks, president of Blue River Community College in Kansas City, Mo., in Woodruff Auditorium at 7 p.m.
Precious Porras, program associate at the Multicultural Resource
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Luminary Walk
6:45 p.m. in front of Strong Hall
Presentation
7:00 p.m. Woodruff
Auditorium
Center, said brief presentations about Dr. King's civil rights work would be made at various stops along the route. Organizers expect as many as 100 people to participate in the event.
Porras said she thought the walk was intended to honor Dr. King's legacy, it also emphasizes that equality is not yet a reality for many people.
"I think it's about students remembering where we came from," Porras said. "The civil rights movement wasn't that long ago, and I think students take for granted the rights they have today."
Members of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity will line the path from Strong Hall to the Kansas Union with lumi- nary candles. The Inspirational Gospel Singers will also sing an assortment of hymns during the walk and perform the songs "I've been delivered" and "Awesome God" during the presentation at Woodruff Auditorium.
Ashley Coleman, Shawnee senior and Inspirational Gospel Singers president, said the event was one her group traditionally takes part in every year. She said Dr. King's work made it possible for multicultural groups like the Inspirational Gospel Singers to exist only decades after segregation was a reality.
"Being a multicultural group and a diverse group of people, it's important because Martin Luther King Jr. made it possible for us to be able to do something like this," Coleman said. "So to have an organization where we can have black, white, Mexican or whatever in one group doing something like this is not something we take for granted."
Coleman also said the gospel hymns the group would sing along the path help participants reflect on Dr. King's work while they take part in the luminary procession.
"Martin Luther King Jr. was a reverend so religious background was definitely a part of his life," she said. "Singing different gospel hymns and things like that actually gives people an opportunity to think about what he said while we walk."
Dr. Seabrooks will speak after the procession arrives at the Kansas Union. He said it was a privilege to take part in such a significant event that honors the man that helped so many people make better lives for themselves and their families, including himself.
"It was an honor and yet at the same time I was a little bit intimidated by such a tremendous responsibility," Seabrooks said.
Like Porras, Dr. Seabrooks said the
fight for racial and individual equality was far from over. He said people must continue to build on Dr. King's vision to become achieve true equality.
"I think it's important to remember the privileges we all have in our society," Dr. Seabrooks said. "But also be clear about where there is some serious work that still needs to be done.
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
—Edited by Samuel Lamb
senate notebook
Student Senate rejected a resolution that would oppose the building of the Oread Inn with a 22-30 vote.
May Davis, freshman-sophomore CLAS senator, told senators the hotel would improve sustainability on campus and offer a place for alumni and prospective students to stay that was close to campus. She also said the hotel would bring in full and part-time jobs for students.
The bills creators said increased property values, more noise complaints and a development that is not student-oriented were all reasons to not support the hotel.
Student Senate also passed a bill to fund Battle of the Sexes: KU Leadership Academy. Senate voted to provide the program $1,000.
Else Higgins, HALO senator, said the conference would address a leadership and performance gap between men and women. The program will discuss the way both men and women perform in the college and work environment.
The program will be held on Saturday, Feb. 2, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Kansas Union.
Brenna Hawley
SPACE (CONTINUED FROM 1A)
University students aren't waiting for the department. They are taking matters into their own hands.
While at NASA this summer, students will take projects they designed into a zero-gravity created environment for testing. Ryan Shaffer, Omaha, Neb. senior
The University of Kansas is sending three teams to the highly prestigious NASA Reduced Gravity Student Opportunities Program this summer, much like the one Stiles attended last year. That is the most number of teams that have been accepted by NASA from KU and the largest school attendance this year.
in aerospace engineering, said the program was a way that the students can involve themselves in zero-gravity experiments. Shaffer said that you didn't even have to be an engineering student to do it. The program is based on the merit of the experiment proposals submitted by the student teams.
Stiles said that the department did well teaching the basics and promoting involvement in NASA and Air Force Academy activities, but they were just vacations. They didn't have the technology available for everyday learning.
— Edited by Jared Duncan
value of going to the moon
Human Exploration Extend human presence to the Moon and enable eventual settlement.
Scientific Knowledge
Pursue scientific activities to address fundamental questions about the history of the Earth, Solar System, and Universe—and our place in them.
Exploration Preparation Test technologies, systems, flight operations and exploration techniques to reduce risk of future operations to Mars and beyond.
peaceful activities that unites nations in pursuit of common objectives.
Global Partnerships Provide challenging, shared and
Economic Expansion Expand Earth's economic sphere conducting lunar activities that benefit life on the home planet.
Public Engagement
Public Engagement Harvest a vibrant space program that engages the public,encourages students and develops the high-tech work force required to address the challenges of tomorrow.
source: NASA Vision for Space
THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS January 31, 2008 SENATE
Asian New Year (TET)
Saturday, February 16, 2008
7:00pm • Kansas Union Ballroom
Explore Asian-American culture's official 2008 Lunar New Year's festivity. Traditional performances, skits, and fashion trends will be introduced. Lucky
All you can eat Vietnamese food served for FREE before the show at the ECM (Ecumenical Christian Ministries--across the street from Yello Sub) from 5:30pm-7:00pm
FREE Admission, so invite all your family and friends!
If you have any questions, please contact
our Facebook organization:
KU VSA 2007-2008 or duytbui@ku.edu
KU Finance Club
1st meeting of the semester : Thursday, Jan. 31st 6:00-7:30 pm 427 Summerfield
- Pizza and drinks will be provided -
Featuring representatives of Deutsche Bank NY-based Mergers & Acquisitions group John Collett, Chief Operating Officer Nancy Romatzick, Associate Dan Park, Associate Scott Bouska, Analyst (KU Business Alum, May 2006)
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Focus the Nation
KU Hillel and the KU Center for Sustainability are hosting a roundtable discussion on the 31st in conjunction with a nation-wide event called Focus the Nation. The subject of the discussion is climate change policy responses at various levels of government. Scheduled panelists include: Provost Richard Lariviere, Lt. Gov. Mark Parkinson, state Senators and Representatives, and Mayor Sue Hack. The discussion will be moderated by award winning journalist and NBC Environmental Correspondent Simran Sethi.
Come Join the discussion at the Dole Institute of Politics, Thursday January 31st from 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Do you want to join a club
or be a leader in a global organization? AIESEC is the world's largest student-based organization spanning over 100
great student-based organization spanning over 100 countries and 800 universities.
AIESEC believes individuals should look for opportunities to build their global network, expand their viewpoint, and gain leadership skills. We believe individuals should use their leadership skills and a global perspective to increase international understanding and cooperation. Our belief is that if large numbers of individuals were to act in this way, it could be a
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By participating in AIESEC U.S., you will have the opportunity to:
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* Join a global network of people from over 90 countries.
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Check out our Info Sessions At the Kansas Union: Tuesday, January 29, 3:00 in the Kansas Room Wednesday, January 30th, 7:00 in Alderson Auditorium Tuesday, February 5th, 7:00 in the Walnut Room Or contact Katelyn, at aieseckansas.pr@gmail.com
Register to Vote!
All week from 10am-1pm • 4th Floor KS Union
Don't know where to Caucus?
What: Democratic Caucus
When: February 5th 2008 @ 6pm
If your state senator is Marci Francisco and you line in U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore's district, you'll caucus at Liberty Hall, 642 Mass If your state senator is Marci Francisco and you life in Nancy Boyda's disctrict, you'll caucus at Abe & Jake's Landing, 8 E. 6th St. If your state senator is Roger Pine, you'll caucus at the National Guard's Metcalf Memorial Armory, 200 South Iowa St. If you are not sure what district you are in go to www.govtrack.us Brought to you by the Student Legislative Awareness Board